News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/12/21
Top 5 Must Read
- Health care providers urge federal government to not tax health benefit plans
- ADA releases ‘A mom’s guide to fluoride’
- Antiseptic mouthwash against pharyngeal Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- New stem cell delivery approach regenerates dental pulp-like tissue in a rodent model
- New e-cigarettes alert as experts warn that the exposure to chemicals could trigger severe gum disease and even increase the risk of mouth cancer
Canadian dentistry news
Health care providers urge federal government to not tax health benefit plans. cda-adc.ca: A coalition of health care service providers warned of the potential negative implications of taxing the premiums paid on employer-provided health and dental benefits. Read more Say ‘ahh’: A look inside the grisliest job in sports. theglobeandmail.com: Broken or missing teeth, smashed jaws, torn lips, slashed tongues, raw nerves … it’s all in a day’s work for the unsung heroes of the hockey world, NHL team dentists. Read more Wise words from young dentists to new dentists. dal.ca: Four dentists, four different work experiences. “Do good work, don’t rush, and take time to talk to your patients. If you take care of your patients, the money will take care of itself.” Read more Moncton to debate return of fluoride in drinking water. cbc.ca: Council wants to hear from interest groups at public meeting Jan. 30 and residents online by Feb. 6. Read more Moderniser la dentisterie en faveur des plus démunis – entrevue avec Christophe Bedos. hinnovic.org: Dr Bedos est chercheur et professeur à la faculté de médecine dentaire de l’Université McGill. Lire plus et voir l’entrevue
International dentistry news
Esther Wilkins, who set standards for dental hygienists, dies at 100. nytimes.com: Dr. Esther M. Wilkins, whose comprehensive textbook for the study of dental hygiene standardized how the field is taught worldwide, died on Dec. 12. Read more Sugar tax: a recipe to cut decay. bda.org: The British Dental Association welcomes the findings of a study published in the Lancet which predicts that the impact of a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks – due to come into force in 2018 – could reduce tooth decay by around 270,000 cases every year. Read more Scotland’s oral health challenges require more than warm words. bda.org: The British Dental Association has called on the Scottish Government to set out how it will effectively resource proposals set out in its consultation ‘The Future of Oral Health’. Read more The case for taxing sugar, not soda. Washingtonpost.com: Soda taxes have become a weapon of choice among public-health advocates: In the past year alone, six U.S. cities and counties have begun targeting sugar intake by taxing sugary beverages. Read more EPA will require dental offices to use amalgam separators. ada.org: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final rule Dec. 15 requiring dental practices nationwide to install amalgam separators. Read more FDA bans most powdered gloves. ada.org: The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule on Dec. 19, banning the use of most powdered medical gloves. Read more Health Policy Institute reports dentists’ earnings remain stable. ada.org: A December 2016 HPI research brief shows that, like previous years’ research, dental earnings since the early 2000s have been affected by a stagnant demand for dental care, declining payment rates through private dental plans and the recent increase in the supply of dentists. Read more ADA releases ‘A Mom’s Guide to Fluoride’. ada.org: Dental professionals who encounter parents who have questions about the safety and benefits of fluoride and community water fluoridation have a new resource at their disposal to help educate families. Read more U.S. dental spending sees uptick in 2015. ada.org: Dental spending again increased in 2015, an indication that the dental economy is rebounding from a flat trend that began in the Great Recession, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute. Read more ADA HPI – Dental vs. medical school applicants. ada.org: Just the facts. Read more A different angle on dentistry. fdiworldental.org: Dr Jürgen Fedderwitz, Vice-Chair of the FDI Education Committee, describes the FDI World Dental Congress as “a different angle on dentistry” and outlines his view of a well-presented abstract. Read more Daily lemon juice fad turns sour as teeth decay, dentist warns: don’t do it. tvnz.co.nz: The health fad of daily lemon juice has turned sour for some people whose teeth have decayed because of it. Read more Health Policy Institute – American Dental Association. ada.org: Quickly visualize results of the latest Health Policy Institute analyses with infographics. Read more NYU dentistry researcher awarded five-year, $1.9M NIH grant to study calcium control in dental enamel. nyu.edu: Funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the study’s goal is to develop improved strategies for the prevention and treatment of dental caries. Read more National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Preventing and Managing Sport-Related Dental and Oral Injuries. natajournals.org: Read more Owww! If you think the U.S. medical care system is broken, take a look at dental care. forbes.com: Opinion piece, by Rob Waters. Read more Group trend continues for dentists. arkansasbusiness.com: Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Antiseptic mouthwash against pharyngeal Neisseria gonorrhoeae: a randomised controlled trial and an in vitro study. sti.bmj.com: This data suggest Listerine, significantly reduces the amount of N. gonorrhoeae on the pharyngeal surface. Read more New stem cell delivery approach regenerates dental pulp-like tissue in a rodent model. medicalxpress.com: Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) now show that using a collagen-based biomaterial to deliver stem cells inside damaged teeth can regenerate dental pulp-like tissues in animal model experiments. Read more Dental problems in cleft lip and palate linked to abnormal salivary glands. sciencedaily.com: Dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities in salivary glands and an imbalance of immune compounds in the mouth, report investigators. Read more No clinically significant differences in crestal bone loss between immediate implant placement and implants placed in healed bone. jada.ada.org: A systematic review of articles published from 1966 through 2012. Read more Filling materials for retreatment of failed root canals – only very low quality evidence is available from RCTs. cochraneohg.wordpress.com: A systematic review to examine the effects of different materials used for retrograde filling in children and adults for whom this treatment is necessary in order to save the tooth. Read more The pros and cons of taxing sweetened beverages based on sugar content. taxpolicycenter.org: Read more A researcher discovered how cavemen cleaned their teeth. It will make you want to brush yours. washingtonpost.com: Read more Teeth may reveal a multi-day biological clock. quantamagazine.org: Tiny lines laid down by tooth enamel appear to reveal a previously unknown biological rhythm. If confirmed, the finding could help researchers understand why big animals grow slower — and live longer — than small ones. Read more New e-cigarettes alert as experts warn that the exposure to chemicals could trigger severe gum disease and even increase the risk of mouth cancer. dailymail.co.uk: Exposure to chemicals in e-cigarettes could trigger severe gum disease – and even increase the risk of mouth cancer, scientists have warned. Read more Could a germ link gum disease to rheumatoid arthritis? medicinenet.com: A specific germ may help explain the long-noticed connection between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests. Read more
Patient information
Ho Ho Hold off holiday cavities. oda.on.ca: Be mindful of how stress levels and favourite foods affect your teeth. Read more 7 yellowing drinks to avoid this holiday season. 123dentist.com: Make sure you know what they are before you indulge so you can have a sparkling smile well into the new year. Read more 6 healthy holiday snacks. mouthhealthy.org: This season, ring in the festivities with healthy, fun and adorable holiday snack options. Read more Tips for cavity-free holidays. mouthhealthy.org: How to handle tempting treats. Read more Delta Dental warns of the oral health hazards of holiday stress. prnewswire.com: Teeth grinding and clenching to cope with increased stress can lead to serious oral health issues. Read more Teeth whitening through professional treatments are far more effective than most over-the-counter whitening products. masterherald.com: Read more
Your health & medical news
Liberals fail to clinch 10-year health deal with province. theglobeandmail.com: Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott expressed her disappointment that provinces rejected a deal she said would have expanded publicly funded home care and mental-health services. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings McGill University – Fall 2016/Winter 2017 continuing education schedules Université Laval – Formation continue University of Manitoba – Continuing professional development Université de Montréal – Formation dentaire continue University of Alberta – Program and courses University of British Columbia – Calendar of courses University of Saskatchewan – Upcoming courses University of Toronto – Continuing dental education Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry University – Continuing professional development January 9-11, 2017 – OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more March 18-21, 2017 – 2017 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, Beyond Boundaries, in Long Beach, California. Read more March 9-11, 2017 – Pacific Dental Conference, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more March 10-12, 2017 –29th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more March 31, 2017 – Update in Dentistry – What you’ve always wanted to know about the relationship between dentistry and medicine but were afraid to ask, in Toronto, Ontario. Read more April 18-21, 2017 – AACD 2017 Las Vegas: A winning approach to comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education, Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more April 26-29, 2017 – AAE 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists. Save the date May 4-6, 2017 – Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting, ASM150, in Toronto, Ontario. Save the date May 4-6, 2017 – ITI World Symposium, in Basel, Switzerland. Read more May 8-9, 2017 – ADEE/ADEA Meeting: Shaping the future of Dental Education, in London, UK. Read more May 25-27, 2017 – British Dental Conference & Exhibition 2017, in Manchester. Read more May 25-28, 2017 – Jasper Dental Congress 2017, in Jasper, Alberta. Save the date May 25-28, 2017 – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s 70th Annual Session, in Washington, DC. Save the date May 26-30, 2017 – Journées dentaires internationales du Québec, in Montréal, Québec. Save the date July 13-15, 2017 – AGD 2017, the premier meeting for general dentistry, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Save the date August 29- September 1, 2017 – FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid, Spain. Read more September 9-12, 2017 – American Academy of Periodontology 103rd annual meeting, in Boston, Mass. Save the date September 15-17, 2017 – American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) 2017 Scientific Session, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Integrative dental medicine: Reuniting the mouth with the body. Save the date Dentistry in long-term care course. ada.org: This online CE course is designed to help dental professionals understand how long-term care (LTC) facilities work and how you can work successfully in LTC facilities. You will learn how to deliver care in an environment outside your traditional practice location and care for your patients through their entire life span. Read more Learn more about conducting clinical research with no-cost online course. ada.org: Health professionals interested in learning how to effectively conduct clinical research can take a course offered online at no cost from National Institutes of Health. Read more Please let us know about upcoming continuing education meetings that could be of interest to Canadian dentists by emailing us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca
Dental industry news
Global Survey: Patients want to be treated in a single visit. sirona.com: A restoration in just one visit: An important aspect for 80 percent of the patients. Read more
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